10 Rillington Place (1971)

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Written by Ludovic Kennedy, Clive Exton

Directed by Richard Fleischer

Running Time: 120 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1971

Rating: 15 Certificate

Filmed in Colour

This 1970 bio-pic, based on Ludovic Kennedy's book about sordid murderer John Christie, doesn't pull any flashy punches. It doesn't need to. The facts surrounding the infamous Christie murders are chilling enough, and director Richard Fleischer's underplayed treatment is more than appropriate.

Richard Attenborough turns in a solid, understated performance as Christie. Also notable are John Hurt - as Timothy John Evans (the man who may - or may not - have been wrongly sent to the gallows) and Judy Geeson as Beryl Evans.

Very chilling, indeed.

Cast

Image for Richard AttenboroughRichard AttenboroughJohn Reginald Christie
Judy GeesonBeryl Evans
Image for John HurtJohn HurtTimothy John Evans
Pat HeywoodMrs. Ethel Christie
Isobel BlackAlice
Miss RileyBaby Geraldine
Phyllis MacMahonMuriel Eady
Ray BarronWorkman Willis
Douglas BlackwellWorkman Jones
Gabrielle DayeMrs. Lynch
Jimmy GardnerMr. Lynch
Edward EvansDet. Inspector
Tenniel EvansDet. Sergeant
David JacksonConstable
George LeeConstable

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